NOVA Chemicals establishes new European offices in Switzerland and U.K.
Michael Schwartz, NOVA Chemicals Vice-President, International PE Sales said that the centres are part of a customer focussed operating structure for NOVA Chemicals. "Consolidating the headquarters for all of our commercial activities outside North America in a single location makes it easier for our customers to work with us." NOVA Chemicals continues to operate sales offices in a number of strategic locations in Europe as well as Asian offices in Tokyo, Singapore and Beijing.
Colin Jones, NOVA Chemicals Vice-President, Managing Director – Europe said, “By centralising our commercial activities in Switzerland and establishing our Styrenics Operating Centre in Manchester we will significantly improve the efficiency of our operations." The Operating Centre is located close to the Manchester International Airport and will be staffed by approximately 50 employees from support functions such as Finance, IT, Logistics, Purchasing, Responsible Care® and Human Resources. The Manchester based staff will deliver services to all of NOVA Chemicals' activities outside North America.
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